LLANDAFF NORTH SECURE NATIONAL CUP TRIUMPH

Led by Wales Prop, Amy Broadstock, the Cardiff side showed strength in every aspect of the game, enabling them to put sixty unreplied points on the board.

Wing Gemma Williams opened the scoring after five minutes, with Lucy Harris adding her name to the scoresheet twice, shortly after. Cath Charlton looked certain to score midway through the half, but was denied by a superb try-saving tackle by Wales U19 Mared Evans, who showed her talent in bounds.

Llandaff North took full advantage of a scrum five, with Emma Phillips picking up and diving over for five points. Paula Mullen converted to put them 24 points ahead. Strong combining in the backline of Paula Mullen, Abby King and Vicci McGrath created another try, while Centre Jess Kidley took a slice of the action with some silky running through the Caernarfon defence. Mullen's boots converted both tries to make a half-time score of 38-0.

After the break, Abby King claimed a try and Emma Phillips bagged her second. The talented Llandaff North backs used smooth handling to put Gemma Williams over for a brace, while Jess Kidley followed suit moments later.

Despite constant pressure from Llandaff North, Caernarfon made some searing breaks, with Captain Kate Jones leading by example. Despite the scoreline, they looked sharp in defence on several occasions, with both Manon Williams and Fflur Jones making try-saving tackles.

Wales and Ospreys back row James King, who came through the North Wales age grade system, nominated North Wales Regional Community Rugby Manager Marc Roberts, in the WRU's 'Diolch' initiative where squad players thanked those who played a part in their rise to the top.

Beating Merthyr has boosted Carmarthen Quins hopes of reaching a top eight spot in the Principality Premiership. Quins captain Haydn Pugh is delighted with his team's progress and is determined that everyone from the Under 6s through to the senior team, enjoys the ride.

When the Wales squad were asked to nominate individuals who played a big part in their early playing days, Wales and Dragons full back and wing Hallam Amos thought of his former Monmouth School rugby coach John Bevan.

Sam Cross and Luke Treharne have been named as co-captains of the Wales Sevens side as head coach Gareth Williams names his 12-man squad to play in the first leg of the HSBC World Series in Dubai next weekend.

Bedwas head coach Steve Law and players Nicky Griffiths and Alun Rees extol the virtues of the close knit club as they prepare to host third place RGC 1404 - who are one place head of them on the Principality Premiership points table - on Saturday.

Many of the Wales squad have said Diolch (thank you) to someone who played an important part in their early playing days by nominating them to be invited to the Wales v South Africa match. One person, Gowerton Comprehensive geography teacher Mr Dean Mason was nominated by two of his former pupils, Dan Biggar and Sam Davies.

The second WRU disability rugby pilot has been delivered, this time in Caerphilly schools, culminating in a festival at the Caerphilly Centre of Sporting Excellence, Ystrad Mynach tomorrow. Plans are in place to set up a Disability Rugby Club in Newbridge to provide long-term playing opportunities.

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